Explore Graduate Programs
Pursue a master's degree or doctorate with the physics and astronomy department.
All graduate students must choose one of seven specializations:
- Astrophysics
- Medical Physics
- Physics (includes quantum optics, isotope science, complexity science, general relativity, and environmental physics)
- Radiation oncology physics
- Space physics
- Computational Neuroscience (see Interdisciplinary Specializations)
- Medical Imaging (see Interdisciplinary Specializations)
Master's (MSc) thesis-based
This is a full-time degree with an expected completion time of two years, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in the same or a closely related discipline.
Master's (MSc) course-based
This program may be done part-time or full-time. We encourage professionals to consider completing the program as a part-time, professional development student.
Doctoral (PhD) thesis-based
This is a full-time degree with an expected completion time of four years, typically requiring a master's degree in the same or a closely related discipline.
All graduate students are expected to perform independent research as a core part of their degree requirements. To find out more about ongoing departmental research, please visit our research page